Rick Astley
Richard Paul Astley (/ˈrɪk ˈæstli/; born 6 February 1966) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and radio personality. His 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a No. 1 hit single in 25 countries. By the time of his retirement in 1993, Astley had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide.
Astley made a comeback in 2007, becoming an Internet phenomenon when his video "Never Gonna Give You Up" became integral to the meme known as "rickrolling". Astley was voted "Best Act Ever" by Internet users at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008.
Early life
Richard Paul Astley was born on 6 February 1966 in Newton-le-Willows in Lancashire, the fourth child of his family. His parents divorced when he was five, and Astley was brought up by his father. His musical career started when he was ten, singing in the local church choir. During his schooldays, Astley formed and played the drums in a number of local bands, where he met guitarist David Morris. After leaving school at sixteen, Astley was employed during the day as a driver in his father's market-gardening business and played drums on the Northern club circuit at night in bands such as Give Way – specialising in covering Beatles and Shadows songs – and FBI, which won several local talent competitions.
Take Me to Your Heart
Take Me to Your Heart can refer to:
- "Take Me to Your Heart" (Michael Learns to Rock song), a song by Michael Learns to Rock
Take Me to Your Heart (Bananarama song)
"Take Me to Your Heart" is a ballad recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It appears on their album Ultra Violet and was released as its second and final single.
The song was remixed prior to its release as a single. trance, techno, disco and reggae versions were released, with the disco remix containing samples from Anita Ward's number-one single from 1979, "Ring My Bell".
Music video
The music video appears to be one of their lowest budget production. It resembles a home movie and features Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward walking outdoors through fields of tall grass.
Remixes
- Taken from the CD albums "Ultra Violet" & "I Found Love"
- Remixed by Tony De Vit
- Remixed by Mark Cyrus
Michael Learns to Rock (2004 album)
Michael Learns to Rock is the sixth studio album by Danish soft rock band Michael Learns to Rock. It was released on February 9, 2004 by Medley Records (EMI). The album was re-titled Take Me to Your Heart in Asia.
In Denmark, "Frostbite" was released as the lead single in 2003, followed by "Final Destination" and "Salvation". Michael Learns to Rock performed "Frostbite" and "Final Destination" at Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2004 on February 7, 2004. The album's lead single in Asia, "Take Me to Your Heart", was released in 2004 and was an adaptation of the famous Chinese hit "Goodbye Kiss" by Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung. The name of the original song is "吻别" ("Wen Bie").
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Podcasts:
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ALBUMS
- Whenever You Need Somebody released: 2010
- Hold Me in Your Arms released: 2010
- Playlist: The Very Best of Rick Astley released: 2008
- Ultimate Collection released: 2008
- Portrait released: 2005
- Platinum & Gold Collection released: 2004
- Greatest Hits released: 2002
- Greatest Hits released: 2002
- Keep It Turned On released: 2001
- Body & Soul released: 1993
- Free released: 1991
- Together Forever: The Best Of released:
- Love Songs released:
- Greatest Hits released:
Whenever You Need Somebody
Released 2010- Never Gonna Give You Up
- Whenever You Need Somebody
- Together Forever
- It Would Take a Strong Strong Man
- The Love Has Gone
- Don't Say Goodbye
- Slipping Away
- No More Looking for Love
- You Move Me
- When I Fall in Love
- When You Gonna (7" mix)
- Just Good Friends
- I'll Never Set You Free
- When You Gonna (extended mix)
- Never Gonna Give You Up (Cake mix)
- Whenever You Need Somebody (Lonely Hearts mix)
- Together Forever (Lover's Leap extended remix)
Hold Me in Your Arms
Released 2010- She Wants to Dance With Me
- Take Me to Your Heart
- I Don't Want to Lose Her
- Giving Up on Love
- Ain't Too Proud to Beg
- Till Then (Time Stands Still)
- Dial My Number
- I'll Never Let You Down
- I Don't Want to Be Your Lover
- Hold Me in Your Arms
- My Arms Keep Missing You
- I'll Be Fine
- She Wants To Dance With Me (Extended Mix)
- Take Me To Your Heart (Autumn Leaves Mix)
- My Arms Keep Missing You (The No L Mix)
- Hold Me In Your Arms (Extended Mix)
- Rick's Hit Mix (Megamix)
Playlist: The Very Best of Rick Astley
Released 2008- Never Gonna Give You Up
- Whenever You Need Somebody
- Together Forever (Lover's Leap remix)
- My Arms Keep Missing You
- She Wants to Dance With Me (Watermix)
- Take Me to Your Heart
- Don't Say Goodbye
- I Don't Want to Lose Her
- Giving Up on Love (7" Pop version)
- It Would Take a Strong Strong Man
- Hold Me in Your Arms (7" version)
- When I Fall in Love
- Cry for Help (single edit)
- Hopelessly
Ultimate Collection
Released 2008- Never Gonna Give You Up
- Together Forever
- My Arms Keep Missing You
- Whenever You Need Somebody
- She Wants to Dance With Me
- When I Fall in Love
- Cry for Help
- Take Me to Your Heart
- It Would Take a Strong Strong Man
- Hold Me in Your Arms
- Hopelessly
- Move Right Out
- The Ones You Love
- Never Knew Love
- Body and Soul
- Vincent
- Full of You
Greatest Hits
Released 2002- Never Gonna Give You Up
- It Would Take a Strong, Strong Man
- She Wants to Dance With Me
- Whenever You Need Somebody
- Move Right Out
- Giving Up on Love
- Together Forever
- Take Me to Your Heart
- My Arms Keep Missing You
- Ain't Too Proud to Beg
- Hopelessly
- When You Gonna - Rick & Lisa
- Never Knew Love
- Hold Me in Your Arms
- When I Fall in Love
- Cry for Help
- The Ones You Love
Greatest Hits
Released 2002- Never Gonna Give You Up
- Whenever You Need Somebody
- When I Fall in Love
- My Arms Keep Missing You
- Together Forever
- It Would Take a Strong Strong Man
- She Wants to Dance With Me
- Take Me to Your Heart
- Hold Me in Your Arms
- Cry for Help
- Move Right Out
- Never Knew Love
- The Ones You Love
- Hopelessly
- Body and Soul
- Sleeping
Together Forever: The Best Of
- Never Gonna Give You Up
- Whenever You Need Somebody
- When I Fall In Love
- Together Forever
- It Would Take A Strong Strong Man
- The Love Has Gone
- Dont't Say Goodbye
- Slipping Away
- You Move Me
- No More Looking For Love
- She Wants To Dance With Me
- Take Me To Your Heart
- Hold Me In Your Arms
- Giving Up On Love
- Ain't Too Proud To Beg
- Till Then (Time Stands Still)
- Dial My Number
- I'll Never Let You Down
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You Belong To Me
by: Rick AstleySee the pyramids along the Nile
Watch the sunrise on a tropic isle
Just remember darlin' all the while
You belong to me
See the market place in Old Algiers
Send me photographs and souvenirs
Just remember when a dream appears
You belong to me
I'll be so alone without you
Maybe you'll be lonesome too, and blue
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Just remember 'til you're home again
You belong to me
Fly the ocean in a silver plane
See the jungle when it's wet with rain
Just remember 'til you're home again